Client: Barclays Bank PLC
Location: Knutsford
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
Become a part of our pioneering React Native squad within the Blueprint Design System's Engineering team. In this exciting role, you will create a library of visual components that empower developers across the entire bank to build cohesive, accessible interfaces and speed up development times. We collaborate closely with our accessibility and design specialists to craft a design system that's being implemented bank-wide. Our mission is to design, develop, and enhance software using diverse engineering methodologies, providing essential business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
To be successful as a React Native Developer, you should have:
* Good experience of React Native or, alternatively, React frameworks
* Experience with unit testing front-end components (e.g., Jest, Vitest)
* A passion for technology and the ability to learn
Some other highly valued skills may include:
* Ability to navigate Android Studio or Xcode software to debug native code
* Knowledge of how to produce accessible user interfaces
* Experience implementing automated device testing
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk & controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
Purpose of the Role:
To design, develop, and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities:
* Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
* Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
* Collaboration with peers, participation in code reviews, and promoting a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
* Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
* Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
* Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
Analyst Expectations:
* To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
* Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
* Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
* Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver consistently excellent standards.
* For an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in the work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
* Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
* Partner with other functions and business areas.
* Take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
* Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
* Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function.
* Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
* Make evaluative judgements based on factual information analysis, paying attention to detail.
* Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience, guided by precedents.
* Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
* Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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